S Lookback" 4. Thunder" 7. Cheers josh for the advice, hopefully in future my reviews are more to your liking. Keep winning those keyboard wars pal.
Great review mate. I too am a little cynical when it comes to popular music but think this band justifies the hype to a large extent. Getting more airtime than the new PWD album in my stereo. Is your band one of the deserving? Album has 3 absolutely great songs.
Production is sick. Machine is the man. KYS-Josh 7 : No my band is not one of the deserving-im currently not even in one. My thoughts on the album are just the same as yours-2 or 3 good songs and not much else which doesnt warrant any hype or praise. Streams Videos All Posts.
My Profile. Advanced Search. Youngbloods Review by Alexey Eremenko. Track Listing. I Hate Hartley. S Lookback. Fire or Knife. Olde English No Sleep 'Till Brisbane. RIP Foghorn. The Amity Affliction Youngbloods 4. Review Summary: the Amity Affliction emerge from the shadows of their peers in Australia's everygrowing metalcore scene. Rank: for The ever-growing over population of post-hardcore shows no signs losing steam. The modern day equivalent of the hair metal era continues on, making record companies millions while stifling any potential for originality.
The competitive nature of the hardcore and metal scene means the careers of bands are dependant on instant success. Unfortunately, the lifespan of many of these promising bands is cut short by both the financial constraints of constant touring and putting out new records and the ever changing need for something new and cutting edge. Australian outbackers the Amity Affliction are an exception when it comes to this notion.
What is evident immediately is the upgrade in production quality. The improvement from previous releases is monumental in this respect. Other marked improvements can he heard everywhere.
Vocal inconsistencies that hampered previous releases have been corrected. The clean vocals have been particularly improved, bassist Ahren Stringer pours out his soaring melodies to great effect throughout in conjunction with the atmospheric, melodic leads of Troy Brady.
Brady's infectious guitar hooks make "Youngbloods" a far more accessible alternative to most of the Amity Affliction's competitors. The technicality and diversity of his parts rank him up with the best of modern post-hardcore, consequently making him the ideal focal point for the band. The band's use of electronics add extra textures to their soundscape. Samples are used sparingly and subtly in tracks such as "Dr.
Thunder" and "RIP Foghorn". The latter features a keyboard drenched breakdown that could serve as an example of good practise for the many breakdown obsessed pretenders.
However despite the step up in almost all respects, the band rarely moves out of its song writing comfort zone.
They follow the tried and tested post-hardcore formula religiously. The drop C metalcore chugga chug rhythms are present in most if not all tracks making the record seem a little linear. Also, it would seem Stringer concentrates more on his vocal parts than his bass work as it is rarely audible in any capacity other than supporting the rhythm. Their sole purpose seems to be to add a heavy underlay and provide a platform for lead guitarist Brady to shine.
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